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Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	[[Faraden]] is one of the smaller nations that neighbour the Empire, a country of merchants and wizards, proud warriors and heretical priests who ''almost'' follow the Way but not quite. There is no shared border - the lands of the [[Jotun]] lie between them - yet there is still a fair amount of trade and has been for centuries. Relations between the two nations vary from year to year, warm one moment, cool the next, but there has never been open war between the two nations. The Faraden would rather trade.		[[Faraden]] is one of the smaller nations that neighbour the Empire, a country of merchants and wizards, proud warriors and heretical priests who ''almost'' follow the Way but not quite. There is no shared border - the lands of the [[Jotun]] lie between them - yet there is still a fair amount of trade and has been for centuries. Relations between the two nations vary from year to year, warm one moment, cool the next, but there has never been open war between the two nations. The Faraden would rather trade.

	Like [[Axos]] and the [[Iron Confederacy]], however, they are quick to see disrespect in the actions of the Empire. They know they are smaller, and less powerful than their Imperial neighbours, and they hate to be reminded of that fact. There is also a long tradition of religious conflict with the Imperial Synod, with priests of both nations making efforts to convert the other to their particular view of the virtues - without success. Yet there are plenty of avenues for diplomacy between the two nations, as well as disagreement. The [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave]] in particular has had many successes dealing with the wizards of Faraden. Recent developments have seen a major change of government, and an accompanying change of attitude to the Empire. The nation has turned its back on slavery to pursue better relations with the Empire, and it seems with the opening of the first Faraden port to Imperial ships that things can only improve.		Like [[Axos]] and the [[Iron Confederacy]], however, they are quick to see disrespect in the actions of the Empire. They know they are smaller, and less powerful than their Imperial neighbours, and they hate to be reminded of that fact. There is also a long tradition of religious conflict with the Imperial Synod, with priests of both nations making efforts to convert the other to their particular view of the virtues - without success. Yet there are plenty of avenues for diplomacy between the two nations, as well as disagreement. The [[Conclave]] in particular has had many successes dealing with the wizards of Faraden. Recent developments have seen a major change of government, and an accompanying change of attitude to the Empire. The nation has turned its back on slavery to pursue better relations with the Empire, and it seems with the opening of the first Faraden port to Imperial ships that things can only improve.

	The Faraden ambassador to the Empire is ''Mistress Singua Karadragha'', a relatively recent appointment who replaced the former incumbent ''Lady Saretta of the Red Moon'' at the insistence of the Liege of the Five Winds. Mistress Singua advises the Court of the Five Winds on all diplomatic matters, not just those related to the Empire, and speaks on their behalf to foreign ambassadors. She is still relatively new to the position and her attitude to the Empire appears to be cool but professional.		The Faraden ambassador to the Empire is ''Mistress Singua Karadragha'', a relatively recent appointment who replaced the former incumbent ''Lady Saretta of the Red Moon'' at the insistence of the Liege of the Five Winds. Mistress Singua advises the Court of the Five Winds on all diplomatic matters, not just those related to the Empire, and speaks on their behalf to foreign ambassadors. She is still relatively new to the position and her attitude to the Empire appears to be cool but professional.

Twiggy at 13:35, 8 September 2025

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	Mistress Singua Karadragha inclined her head slightly in acknowledgement of Lady Saretta, but did not reply to her words. Her predecessor was resplendent in a gorgeously embroidered scarlet coat, quite a contrast to her own more conservative deep blue outfit. The hand resting on the stone railing, was painted with a complex and delicate webwork of crimson swirls surrounding the red half-moon tattoo in the centre. Her other hand was behind her back, and for a moment Mistress Singua considered the likelihood she was armed. She dismissed the fear. Saretta was not going to seek justice in private; it was not in her nature. She would want Singua to admit she was wrong, where people could see it. That was not something that was going to happen.		Mistress Singua Karadragha inclined her head slightly in acknowledgement of Lady Saretta, but did not reply to her words. Her predecessor was resplendent in a gorgeously embroidered scarlet coat, quite a contrast to her own more conservative deep blue outfit. The hand resting on the stone railing, was painted with a complex and delicate webwork of crimson swirls surrounding the red half-moon tattoo in the centre. Her other hand was behind her back, and for a moment Mistress Singua considered the likelihood she was armed. She dismissed the fear. Saretta was not going to seek justice in private; it was not in her nature. She would want Singua to admit she was wrong, where people could see it. That was not something that was going to happen.

	Saretta did not look at ~~Singau~~; her eyes fixed on the spectacle above. Hawks of fire and crackling eagles of lightning fought and danced across the night sky. There were scattered expressions of delight, and the occasional awestruck exclamations from the crowd. Lord Kinya's birthday celebration would not soon be forgotten; the five flames knew that he had paid the wizards enough for this display.		Saretta did not look at Singua; her eyes fixed on the spectacle above. Hawks of fire and crackling eagles of lightning fought and danced across the night sky. There were scattered expressions of delight, and the occasional awestruck exclamations from the crowd. Lord Kinya's birthday celebration would not soon be forgotten; the five flames knew that he had paid the wizards enough for this display.

	"They destroyed Moonwater Hall." It was clear Lady Saretta had a point to make, and was not going to let Mistress Singua's obvious disinterest prevent her doing so. Was she needling her on purpose? That was unwise. "What kind of a message does it send to the merchant-families that the Empire has chosen a Marcher to speak for them?"		"They destroyed Moonwater Hall." It was clear Lady Saretta had a point to make, and was not going to let Mistress Singua's obvious disinterest prevent her doing so. Was she needling her on purpose? That was unwise. "What kind of a message does it send to the merchant-families that the Empire has chosen a Marcher to speak for them?"

Rafferty: /* Further Reading */

2025-06-28T08:46:04Z

Novemberalice at 10:27, 21 July 2024

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	But not a ''friend'', obviously. Some things could ''never'' be forgiven.</ic>		But not a ''friend'', obviously. Some things could ''never'' be forgiven.</ic>
	<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconFaraden.jpg\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 300px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=IconFaraden.jpg\|align=left\|width=300}}</div>{{audio\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je2H41yOYdg}}
	==Faraden==		==Faraden==
	[[Faraden]] is one of the smaller nations that neighbour the Empire, a country of merchants and wizards, proud warriors and heretical priests who ''almost'' follow the Way but not quite. There is no shared border - the lands of the [[Jotun]] lie between them - yet there is still a fair amount of trade and has been for centuries. Relations between the two nations vary from year to year, warm one moment, cool the next, but there has never been open war between the two nations. The Faraden would rather trade.		[[Faraden]] is one of the smaller nations that neighbour the Empire, a country of merchants and wizards, proud warriors and heretical priests who ''almost'' follow the Way but not quite. There is no shared border - the lands of the [[Jotun]] lie between them - yet there is still a fair amount of trade and has been for centuries. Relations between the two nations vary from year to year, warm one moment, cool the next, but there has never been open war between the two nations. The Faraden would rather trade.

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	Asavean merchant ships continue to dock at Faraden ports, and is very clear that the Plenum is doing everything it can to try to extend its influence here. It is not clear what hold they have over the High Lady, or what the nature of their relationship is, but Togene and her family refuse all requests for a meeting with Imperial citizens.		Asavean merchant ships continue to dock at Faraden ports, and is very clear that the Plenum is doing everything it can to try to extend its influence here. It is not clear what hold they have over the High Lady, or what the nature of their relationship is, but Togene and her family refuse all requests for a meeting with Imperial citizens.
	==Replacing Moonwater Hall==		==Replacing Moonwater Hall==
			<div style="width: 400px; float: right; clear: right; margin-left:10px;">
			<table class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><tr><td style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Faraden Trade Enclave'''</tr>
			<tr><td>'''Commission Type:''' Great Work</td></tr>
			<tr><td>'''Location:''' Any of the listed territories</td></tr>
			<tr><td>'''Cost:''' 20 white granite, 20 weirwood, 120 crowns, 3 months</td></tr>
			<tr><td>'''Effect:''' Increases investment in businesses in the territory by one.</td></tr>
			</table></div>
	* '''The Empire could build a new trade enclave in Mournwold, Mitwold, Upwold, Kahraman, Segura, Kallavesa, Hahnmark or Tassato'''		* '''The Empire could build a new trade enclave in Mournwold, Mitwold, Upwold, Kahraman, Segura, Kallavesa, Hahnmark or Tassato'''
	* '''Replacing Moonwater Hall would require 20 wains of white granite, 20 wains of weirwood and 120 crowns'''		* '''Replacing Moonwater Hall would require 20 wains of white granite, 20 wains of weirwood and 120 crowns'''

Hailmur: /* Replacing Moonwater Hall */

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	* '''Replacing Moonwater Hall would require 20 wains of white granite, 20 wains of weirwood and 120 crowns'''		* '''Replacing Moonwater Hall would require 20 wains of white granite, 20 wains of weirwood and 120 crowns'''
	* '''Once complete the Hall would raise the level of investment of businesses in the territory by one'''		* '''Once complete the Hall would raise the level of investment of businesses in the territory by one'''
	The original [[Construct_trade_hub_in_Upwold\|Moonwater Hall]] was a [[Faraden]] enclave that consisted of several dozen buildings including inns, homes, blacksmiths, wheelwrights, a shrine, and a number of warehouses, as well as a large public pasture for use by oxen built near King's Stoke in [[#~~Tower March~~\|Tower March]]. It was [[Construct_trade_hub_in_Upwold\|commissioned]] in Summer 381YE, with half the materials provided by the Faraden. The Hall had a troubled history and was embroiled in the conflict between the Modnos family and the Empire. It was eventually torn down in Spring 384YE, after the Senate voted to [[abrogate Moonwater Hall]], allegedly over claims that the Hall was being used to spread the veneration of the [[Malign spiritual presences\|malign spiritual presence]] of [[Malign spiritual presences#Vengeance\|Vengeance]].		The original [[Construct_trade_hub_in_Upwold\|Moonwater Hall]] was a [[Faraden]] enclave that consisted of several dozen buildings including inns, homes, blacksmiths, wheelwrights, a shrine, and a number of warehouses, as well as a large public pasture for use by oxen built near King's Stoke in [[Upwold#Tower_March\|Tower March]]. It was [[Construct_trade_hub_in_Upwold\|commissioned]] in Summer 381YE, with half the materials provided by the Faraden. The Hall had a troubled history and was embroiled in the conflict between the Modnos family and the Empire. It was eventually torn down in Spring 384YE, after the Senate voted to [[abrogate Moonwater Hall]], allegedly over claims that the Hall was being used to spread the veneration of the [[Malign spiritual presences\|malign spiritual presence]] of [[Malign spiritual presences#Vengeance\|Vengeance]].

	The Faraden [[All_in_red#Moonwater_Hall\|protested the decision]] to raze the Hall at the time. Restitution was eventually made to cover the Faraden losses and the matter dropped, but the appointment of a Marcher ambassador has brought the issue to the fore again. The Hall was in the Marches and though it was a Highborn [[senator]] who raised the [[Senate motion\|motion]] to have it destroyed a Marcher senator apparently approved of it, so there are many in Faraden who blame the Marches for the loss.		The Faraden [[All_in_red#Moonwater_Hall\|protested the decision]] to raze the Hall at the time. Restitution was eventually made to cover the Faraden losses and the matter dropped, but the appointment of a Marcher ambassador has brought the issue to the fore again. The Hall was in the Marches and though it was a Highborn [[senator]] who raised the [[Senate motion\|motion]] to have it destroyed a Marcher senator apparently approved of it, so there are many in Faraden who blame the Marches for the loss.

Hailmur at 03:45, 19 July 2024

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	[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE ~~Spring~~]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Faraden]]		[[Category:Winds of Fortune]][[Category:386YE Summer]][[Category:Recent History]][[Category:Foreign Nations]][[Category:Faraden]]
	<ic>"Choosing a Marcher is, of course, a studied insult."		<ic>"Choosing a Marcher is, of course, a studied insult."

Novemberalice at 18:50, 17 July 2024

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	Mistress Singua Karadragha inclined her head slightly in acknowledgement of Lady Saretta, but did not reply to her words. Her predecessor was resplendent in a gorgeously embroidered scarlet coat, quite a contrast to her own more conservative deep blue outfit. The hand resting on the stone railing, was painted with a complex and delicate webwork of crimson swirls surrounding the red half-moon tattoo in the centre. Her other hand was behind her back, and for a moment Mistress Singua considered the likelihood she was armed. She dismissed the fear. Saretta was not going to seek justice in private; it was not in her nature. She would want Singua to admit she was wrong, where people could see it. That was not something that was going to happen.		Mistress Singua Karadragha inclined her head slightly in acknowledgement of Lady Saretta, but did not reply to her words. Her predecessor was resplendent in a gorgeously embroidered scarlet coat, quite a contrast to her own more conservative deep blue outfit. The hand resting on the stone railing, was painted with a complex and delicate webwork of crimson swirls surrounding the red half-moon tattoo in the centre. Her other hand was behind her back, and for a moment Mistress Singua considered the likelihood she was armed. She dismissed the fear. Saretta was not going to seek justice in private; it was not in her nature. She would want Singua to admit she was wrong, where people could see it. That was not something that was going to happen.

	Saretta did not look at ~~Signau~~; her eyes fixed on the spectacle above. Hawks of fire and crackling eagles of lightning fought and danced across the night sky. There were scattered expressions of delight, and the occasional awestruck exclamations from the crowd. Lord Kinya's birthday celebration would not soon be forgotten; the five flames knew that he had paid the wizards enough for this display.		Saretta did not look at Singau; her eyes fixed on the spectacle above. Hawks of fire and crackling eagles of lightning fought and danced across the night sky. There were scattered expressions of delight, and the occasional awestruck exclamations from the crowd. Lord Kinya's birthday celebration would not soon be forgotten; the five flames knew that he had paid the wizards enough for this display.

	"They destroyed Moonwater Hall." It was clear Lady Saretta had a point to make, and was not going to let Mistress Singua's obvious disinterest prevent her doing so. Was she needling her on purpose? That was unwise. "What kind of a message does it send to the merchant-families that the Empire has chosen a Marcher to speak for them?"		"They destroyed Moonwater Hall." It was clear Lady Saretta had a point to make, and was not going to let Mistress Singua's obvious disinterest prevent her doing so. Was she needling her on purpose? That was unwise. "What kind of a message does it send to the merchant-families that the Empire has chosen a Marcher to speak for them?"
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	"Why would we expect the Empire to do ''anything'' for us, Saretta?" Singua glanced away, watching the crowd, sensing the woman next to her stiffen as she addressed her for the first time as an equal rather than a superior. "They are not ''Faraden''. They are not our ''friends'', and they are certainly not our ''family''. But they are excellent ''customers'', and they are eager to trade with us, and any merchant will tell you that when the customer is eager, that is the sound of ''opportunity''.		"Why would we expect the Empire to do ''anything'' for us, Saretta?" Singua glanced away, watching the crowd, sensing the woman next to her stiffen as she addressed her for the first time as an equal rather than a superior. "They are not ''Faraden''. They are not our ''friends'', and they are certainly not our ''family''. But they are excellent ''customers'', and they are eager to trade with us, and any merchant will tell you that when the customer is eager, that is the sound of ''opportunity''.

	Saretta opened her mouth to retort, but Mistress ~~Singhua~~ pretended she had not noticed and continued regardless.		Saretta opened her mouth to retort, but Mistress Singua pretended she had not noticed and continued regardless.

	"Please, Saretta. There is no reason for us to be rivals." She put just the right amount of tiredness into her voice as she spoke. "We will never be friends either, I know, but we can at least be civil to each other. You were ambassador to the Empire for two decades, you know them better than any Faraden I know. There is a letter from this new Marcher ambassador, and I would very much value your insight into what they are saying, and what they are leaving unsaid."		"Please, Saretta. There is no reason for us to be rivals." She put just the right amount of tiredness into her voice as she spoke. "We will never be friends either, I know, but we can at least be civil to each other. You were ambassador to the Empire for two decades, you know them better than any Faraden I know. There is a letter from this new Marcher ambassador, and I would very much value your insight into what they are saying, and what they are leaving unsaid."
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	Like [[Axos]] and the [[Iron Confederacy]], however, they are quick to see disrespect in the actions of the Empire. They know they are smaller, and less powerful than their Imperial neighbours, and they hate to be reminded of that fact. There is also a long tradition of religious conflict with the Imperial Synod, with priests of both nations making efforts to convert the other to their particular view of the virtues - without success. Yet there are plenty of avenues for diplomacy between the two nations, as well as disagreement. The [[Imperial Conclave]] in particular has had many successes dealing with the wizards of Faraden. Recent developments have seen a major change of government, and an accompanying change of attitude to the Empire. The nation has turned its back on slavery to pursue better relations with the Empire, and it seems with the opening of the first Faraden port to Imperial ships that things can only improve.		Like [[Axos]] and the [[Iron Confederacy]], however, they are quick to see disrespect in the actions of the Empire. They know they are smaller, and less powerful than their Imperial neighbours, and they hate to be reminded of that fact. There is also a long tradition of religious conflict with the Imperial Synod, with priests of both nations making efforts to convert the other to their particular view of the virtues - without success. Yet there are plenty of avenues for diplomacy between the two nations, as well as disagreement. The [[Imperial Conclave]] in particular has had many successes dealing with the wizards of Faraden. Recent developments have seen a major change of government, and an accompanying change of attitude to the Empire. The nation has turned its back on slavery to pursue better relations with the Empire, and it seems with the opening of the first Faraden port to Imperial ships that things can only improve.

	The Faraden ambassador to the Empire is ''Mistress Singua Karadragha'', a relatively recent appointment who replaced the former incumbent ''Lady Saretta of the Red Moon'' at the insistence of the ~~Leige~~ of the Five Winds. Mistress Singua advises the Court of the Five Winds on all diplomatic matters, not just those related to the Empire, and speaks on their behalf to foreign ambassadors. She is still relatively new to the position and her attitude to the Empire appears to be cool but professional.		The Faraden ambassador to the Empire is ''Mistress Singua Karadragha'', a relatively recent appointment who replaced the former incumbent ''Lady Saretta of the Red Moon'' at the insistence of the Liege of the Five Winds. Mistress Singua advises the Court of the Five Winds on all diplomatic matters, not just those related to the Empire, and speaks on their behalf to foreign ambassadors. She is still relatively new to the position and her attitude to the Empire appears to be cool but professional.
	{{Nation\|nation=[[Faraden]]\|port=[[Sea_of_Snow#Pelabuhan\|Caitun]]\|ambassador=Ebenezer of [[the Marches]]\|status=Foreigner}}		{{Nation\|nation=[[Faraden]]\|port=[[Sea_of_Snow#Pelabuhan\|Caitun]]\|ambassador=Ebenezer of [[the Marches]]\|status=Foreigner}}
	==A Delicate Relationship==		==A Delicate Relationship==

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	==Replacing Moonwater Hall==		==Replacing Moonwater Hall==
	* '''The Empire could build a new trade enclave in Mournwold, Mitwold, Upwold, Kahraman, Segura, Kallavesa, Hahnmark or Tassato'''		* '''The Empire could build a new trade enclave in Mournwold, Mitwold, Upwold, Kahraman, Segura, Kallavesa, Hahnmark or Tassato'''
	* '''Replacing Moonwater Hall would require 20 wains of white granite, 20 wains of weirwood and 60 crowns'''		* '''Replacing Moonwater Hall would require 20 wains of white granite, 20 wains of weirwood and 120 crowns'''
	* '''Once complete the Hall would raise the level of investment of businesses in the territory by one'''		* '''Once complete the Hall would raise the level of investment of businesses in the territory by one'''
	The original [[Construct_trade_hub_in_Upwold\|Moonwater Hall]] was a [[Faraden]] enclave that consisted of several dozen buildings including inns, homes, blacksmiths, wheelwrights, a shrine, and a number of warehouses, as well as a large public pasture for use by oxen built near King's Stoke in [[#Tower March\|Tower March]]. It was [[Construct_trade_hub_in_Upwold\|commissioned]] in Summer 381YE, with half the materials provided by the Faraden. The Hall had a troubled history and was embroiled in the conflict between the Modnos family and the Empire. It was eventually torn down in Spring 384YE, after the Senate voted to [[abrogate Moonwater Hall]], allegedly over claims that the Hall was being used to spread the veneration of the [[Malign spiritual presences\|malign spiritual presence]] of [[Malign spiritual presences#Vengeance\|Vengeance]].		The original [[Construct_trade_hub_in_Upwold\|Moonwater Hall]] was a [[Faraden]] enclave that consisted of several dozen buildings including inns, homes, blacksmiths, wheelwrights, a shrine, and a number of warehouses, as well as a large public pasture for use by oxen built near King's Stoke in [[#Tower March\|Tower March]]. It was [[Construct_trade_hub_in_Upwold\|commissioned]] in Summer 381YE, with half the materials provided by the Faraden. The Hall had a troubled history and was embroiled in the conflict between the Modnos family and the Empire. It was eventually torn down in Spring 384YE, after the Senate voted to [[abrogate Moonwater Hall]], allegedly over claims that the Hall was being used to spread the veneration of the [[Malign spiritual presences\|malign spiritual presence]] of [[Malign spiritual presences#Vengeance\|Vengeance]].

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	The original [[Construct_trade_hub_in_Upwold\|Moonwater Hall]] was a [[Faraden]] enclave that consisted of several dozen buildings including inns, homes, blacksmiths, wheelwrights, a shrine, and a number of warehouses, as well as a large public pasture for use by oxen built near King's Stoke in [[#Tower March\|Tower March]]. It was [[Construct_trade_hub_in_Upwold\|commissioned]] in Summer 381YE, with half the materials provided by the Faraden. The Hall had a troubled history and was embroiled in the conflict between the Modnos family and the Empire. It was eventually torn down in Spring 384YE, after the Senate voted to [[abrogate Moonwater Hall]], allegedly over claims that the Hall was being used to spread the veneration of the [[Malign spiritual presences\|malign spiritual presence]] of [[Malign spiritual presences#Vengeance\|Vengeance]].		The original [[Construct_trade_hub_in_Upwold\|Moonwater Hall]] was a [[Faraden]] enclave that consisted of several dozen buildings including inns, homes, blacksmiths, wheelwrights, a shrine, and a number of warehouses, as well as a large public pasture for use by oxen built near King's Stoke in [[#Tower March\|Tower March]]. It was [[Construct_trade_hub_in_Upwold\|commissioned]] in Summer 381YE, with half the materials provided by the Faraden. The Hall had a troubled history and was embroiled in the conflict between the Modnos family and the Empire. It was eventually torn down in Spring 384YE, after the Senate voted to [[abrogate Moonwater Hall]], allegedly over claims that the Hall was being used to spread the veneration of the [[Malign spiritual presences\|malign spiritual presence]] of [[Malign spiritual presences#Vengeance\|Vengeance]].

	The Faraden [[All_in_red#Moonwater_Hall\|protested the decision]] to raze the Hall at the time. Restitution was eventually made to cover the Faraden losses and the matter dropped, but the appointment of a Marcher ambassador has brought the issue to the fore again. The Hall was in the Marches and it was a ~~Marcher~~ [[senator]] who raised the [[Senate motion\|motion]] to have it destroyed, so there are many in Faraden who blame the Marches for the loss.		The Faraden [[All_in_red#Moonwater_Hall\|protested the decision]] to raze the Hall at the time. Restitution was eventually made to cover the Faraden losses and the matter dropped, but the appointment of a Marcher ambassador has brought the issue to the fore again. The Hall was in the Marches and though it was a Highborn [[senator]] who raised the [[Senate motion\|motion]] to have it destroyed a Marcher senator apparently approved of it, so there are many in Faraden who blame the Marches for the loss.

	The Faraden would like to see the Hall replaced. No promises were made, but there was a suggestion that the new ambassador would do what was needed to restore trust on this issue by either building a new trade enclave or some equivalent. Building a new trade enclave would help to promote Faraden trade, strengthen links between the Empire and Faraden, and mean that the matter of Moonwater Hall was dealt with one and for all. If the Hall is not rebuilt, then the Empire have been warned that Faraden merchants will openly question what it means for the relationship with the Empire if they make a Marcher their ambassador. This is exactly the sort of thing that High Lady Togene will point to when arguing that the Empire are not really friends of Faraden and are not to be trusted... unlike her Asavean allies.		The Faraden would like to see the Hall replaced. No promises were made, but there was a suggestion that the new ambassador would do what was needed to restore trust on this issue by either building a new trade enclave or some equivalent. Building a new trade enclave would help to promote Faraden trade, strengthen links between the Empire and Faraden, and mean that the matter of Moonwater Hall was dealt with one and for all. If the Hall is not rebuilt, then the Empire have been warned that Faraden merchants will openly question what it means for the relationship with the Empire if they make a Marcher their ambassador. This is exactly the sort of thing that High Lady Togene will point to when arguing that the Empire are not really friends of Faraden and are not to be trusted... unlike her Asavean allies.

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	The guild is very interested in securing a large amount of iridescent gloaming. Rather than come to the Empire speculatively they have asked if the Ambassador might be able to arrange a shipment of no more than 150 iridescent gloaming during the Summer Solstice. They are prepared to pay either 15 rings a measure for such a shipment, or one crystal mana for every three measures, depending on the Ambassador. If the full amount can be provided in one go, they will be very interested in discussing further trade with the Empire - and perhaps visiting their Imperial counterparts to discuss matters of cloth-making and fashion. ('''OOC Note:''' If the Ambassador wishes to take advantage of this opportunity, either on their own behalf or as a broker, they need to ensure the iridescent gloaming is in their inventory at the end of the event and confirm in their ambassadorial letter their intent to trade, how much, and whether they expect money or mana in return).		The guild is very interested in securing a large amount of iridescent gloaming. Rather than come to the Empire speculatively they have asked if the Ambassador might be able to arrange a shipment of no more than 150 iridescent gloaming during the Summer Solstice. They are prepared to pay either 15 rings a measure for such a shipment, or one crystal mana for every three measures, depending on the Ambassador. If the full amount can be provided in one go, they will be very interested in discussing further trade with the Empire - and perhaps visiting their Imperial counterparts to discuss matters of cloth-making and fashion. ('''OOC Note:''' If the Ambassador wishes to take advantage of this opportunity, either on their own behalf or as a broker, they need to ensure the iridescent gloaming is in their inventory at the end of the event and confirm in their ambassadorial letter their intent to trade, how much, and whether they expect money or mana in return).
	~~==Further Reading==~~		{{Faraden Links}}
	* [[Faraden]]
	* [[On Faraden faith]]
	* [[Ambassador to Faraden]]
	* [[Faraden ports]]